Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS)

The Pennant Group, Inc.

$130K — $150K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Washington RN license (or ability to obtain)
  • BSN required
  • Current BLS certification
  • 3+ years of healthcare leadership experience
  • 2+ years of hospice leadership or management experience
  • Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for hospice clinical operations
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead, mentor, and develop clinical managers and staff
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention efforts
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness
  • Partner with agency leadership on budgeting, staffing, and strategic growth
  • Support exceptional patient and family care through interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

  • Full-time hybrid work schedule
  • Leadership role in a growing hospice program
  • Commitment to staff development and clinical excellence
  • Opportunity to drive quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaboration with agency leadership on strategic decisions
Full Job Description
Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS/DON)

Alpha Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS/DON) to lead our growing hospice program based in Everett, WA.

Position Details
  • Location: Everett, WA (Hybrid)
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Salary: $130,000-$150,000 DOE
  • Industry: Hospice & Palliative Care


What You'll Do
  • Provide leadership and oversight for hospice clinical operations.
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop clinical managers and staff.
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention efforts.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness.
  • Partner with agency leadership on budgeting, staffing, and strategic growth.
  • Support exceptional patient and family care through interdisciplinary collaboration.


Qualifications
Required
  • Active Washington RN license (or ability to obtain).
  • BSN required.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • 3+ years of healthcare leadership experience.
  • 2+ years of hospice leadership or management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.


Preferred
  • MSN.
  • Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience.
  • Hospice certification.


Apply Today

If you're a hospice leader who values clinical excellence, staff development, and high-quality patient care, we'd love to speak with you.

Marta Wells, Recruiter

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